Potatoes in the microwave - 10 recipes on how to cook potatoes

Potatoes are the most common vegetable and can be prepared in hundreds of different ways. The quickest and easiest way to make delicious potatoes is to bake them in the microwave. We have collected in an article 10 different ways to cook potatoes in the microwave.

How to cook potatoes in a plastic bag in 5 minutes?

Everyone has had to use baking bags at least once, it's very convenient. However, if a special bag is not at hand, then you can use a regular plastic bag to cook potatoes in the microwave.

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  Peel, wash and cut the potatoes into medium-sized wedges. Put the potatoes in a plastic bag.
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  Add vegetable oil to the bag to the potatoes.
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  Add salt, dill, and pepper mixture to the bag.
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  Tie the bag and shake so that the spices evenly cover the potatoes.
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  On the top of the bag, make several punctures with a toothpick.
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  Place the bag of potatoes on a flat plate and microwave for 8-9 minutes.
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  Then carefully cut the bag and remove the finished potatoes.
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  Serve cooked potatoes as a side dish with meat and fish dishes.

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How to cook potatoes in a sleeve in the microwave?

A quick and easy way to make delicious potatoes is to bake them in the microwave. You will need a regular baking bag, salt, and spices.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Cooking time: 5 minutes.

Servings: 2.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes - 4 pcs.
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic pepper to taste.
• A mixture of peppers to taste.
• Salt to taste.
• Ground paprika - to taste.
• Dried basil - to taste.
• Hmeli-suneli - to taste.
• Bay leaf - 1 pc.

Cooking process:

1. Peel the potatoes, wash and cut into small cubes.
2. Add salt and spices to taste to the potatoes, stir.
3. Pour in vegetable oil.
4. Stir the potatoes well to distribute the spices evenly and place the potatoes in a baking bag. Fasten the edges of the bag.
5. Make a few punctures on the top of the bag and place it in the microwave for 5 minutes, set the microwave power to 800 W.
6. Carefully remove the finished potatoes from the bag and serve hot on the table.

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How to cook jacket potatoes in the microwave?

You can quickly and effortlessly cook potatoes in the microwave. Why jacket potatoes are considered one of the most delicious options. Firstly, the skin does not allow the vegetable to dry out inside, and secondly, the potatoes are soft and crumbly.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Servings: 4.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes - 600 gr.
• Water - 50 ml.
• Vegetable oil - 20 ml.
• Bay leaf - 1 pc.
• Wig - 0.5 tsp.
• A mixture of herbs - 1 tsp
• Ground garlic - 1 tsp
• Thyme - 3 pcs.
• Parsley - for serving.
• Onions - for serving.
• Salt to taste.
• Ground pepper - to taste.

Cooking process:

1. Wash and dry the potatoes with napkins.
2. Transfer the tubers to a glass bowl and brush with vegetable oil.Then sprinkle with salt and dry spices.
3. Pour a small amount of water into a bowl. During the baking process, the water will evaporate, which will soften the potatoes.
4. Place the lid on the container and place in the microwave. Set the microwave power to maximum and cook the potatoes for 10 minutes.
5. Check the potatoes for doneness. Serve hot potatoes with herbs and onions.

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Microwave French fries in 5 minutes

In the microwave, French fries turn out to be no worse than deep-fried ones. But on the other hand, it contains less carcinogens and fat. You will learn how to cook delicious French fries in the microwave on your own from our recipe.

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

Servings: 1.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes - 1-2 pcs.
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Ground red pepper - to taste.

Cooking process:

1. Wash and peel the potatoes.
2. Cut the potatoes into thin, oblong cubes. Blot excess moisture on potatoes with paper towels.
3. Fold the potatoes into a large bowl, add vegetable oil, salt and ground pepper, mix well.
4. Place prepared potatoes on a flat dish and microwave. Bake the potatoes for 5-6 minutes, then turn them over and cook on the other side for another 5 minutes.
5. Serve the potatoes immediately after cooking until crisp.

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A quick recipe for young potatoes in the microwave

When the season of young potatoes is in full swing, it is she who becomes the most popular side dish. We would like to share with you an express method of cooking delicious young potatoes in the microwave.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Servings: 2.

Ingredients:

• Young potatoes - 300 gr.
• Water - 2 tablespoons
• Butter - 1 tsp
• Salt to taste.
• Greens - for serving.

Cooking process:

1. Wash the potatoes well and peel in any convenient way.
2. Place the potatoes in a glass dish and pour in a couple tablespoons of water. Place the lid on the dish and place in the microwave for 4 minutes.
3. Wash and chop the greens.
4. Remove the potatoes from the microwave, add a piece of butter to it and salt to taste, stir and microwave for another 1-2 minutes.
5. Sprinkle the finished potatoes with chopped herbs, mix gently and serve.

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Whole potatoes in the microwave

It takes about half an hour to get delicious jacket potatoes, but to get it done faster, you can use the microwave. Potatoes are baked dry in just 10 minutes.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Servings: 1.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes - 4 pcs.
• Salt to taste.
• Olive oil to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Butter - for serving.

Cooking process:

1. Wash the potatoes well and pat dry with paper towels. Stick each tuber with a fork 4-5 times on each side. This is necessary so that the peel does not crack during the baking process.
2. Brush the potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper well. Place the potatoes in a microwave-safe dish. Place the potatoes in the microwave and bake at full power for 3-4 minutes.
3. Then turn the potatoes over and microwave for another 5 minutes.
4. Check the readiness of the potatoes by piercing them with a fork, if necessary, return them to the microwave for another 1-2 minutes.
5. Cool the potatoes a little before serving, cut the tubers in half, add butter and, for example, stewed vegetables or meat.

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Potato chips in the microwave

If you have a party or a trip to the nature, prepare crispy homemade chips for a snack. Chips will be completely natural, except for potatoes, they will contain only the spices you have chosen.

Cooking time: 30 minutes.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Servings: 2.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes - 3 pcs.
• Spices to taste.
• Salt to taste.
• Vegetable oil - 1 tsp

Cooking process:

1. Wash and peel the potatoes.
2. Dry the peeled potatoes with paper towels and cut them into thin slices with a special knife.
3. Cover a flat microwave plate with parchment, brush it with vegetable oil.
4. Arrange the potato wedges on a plate and sprinkle with salt and spices.
5. Put a plate of potatoes in the microwave, bake the chips at 700 W for 3-4 minutes. Do this with all the chopped potatoes.

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Delicious rustic potatoes in the microwave

Country-style potatoes are a wonderful side dish that can be found even in the most expensive restaurant. The potatoes are cut into wedges and baked with plenty of aromatic spices until crisp, and the inside is soft and juicy.

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Cooking time: 10 min.

Servings: 4.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes - 8 pcs.
• Ground paprika - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 0.5 tsp
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Water - 80 ml.
• Garlic - 4 teeth.
• Vegetable oil - 1.5 tablespoons
• Greens - for serving.

Cooking process:

1. Young potatoes are best used for this recipe. Peel it, wash it and cut into about the same size wedges.
2. Add salt, spices and vegetable oil to the potatoes, mix well.
3. Pour warm water into the mold, cover and microwave for 10-12 minutes.
4. After that, add chopped garlic to the potatoes, mix gently.
5. Rustic potatoes are ready, serve them with fresh herbs and sour cream.

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A simple and delicious recipe for potatoes with cheese in the microwave

All ingenious is simple! Even a schoolboy can handle cooking potatoes with cheese in the microwave. With a great taste and creamy aroma, this dish can be served on its own or as a side dish.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Servings: 2.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes - 500 gr.
• Butter - 20-30 gr.
• Salt to taste.
• Spices to taste.
• Hard cheese - 50 gr.

Cooking process:

1. Peel the potatoes, wash, blot with paper towels.
2. Cut the potatoes into wedges of about the same size, fold them into a mold, sprinkle with salt and spices.
3. Add the butter, cover the baking dish and microwave the potatoes for 8-10 minutes.
4. Then remove the lid, sprinkle the potatoes with grated cheese and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Serve hot potatoes immediately after cooking.

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How to bake potatoes with bacon in the microwave?

The microwave often comes to the rescue of housewives when it is necessary to cook food quickly. Even ordinary potatoes with bacon can be cooked very tasty and beautifully served.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Servings: 2.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes - 3 pcs.
• Lard - 60-80 gr.
• Onions - 1 pc.
• Dill - 1 bunch.
• Salt to taste.

Cooking process:

1. Wash potatoes well; young potatoes do not need to be peeled.
2. Cut the potatoes into 1 centimeter wide slices.
3. Make several shallow cuts on each circle.
4. Spread the potatoes on a flat dish, season with salt to taste.
5. Peel the onions and cut into thin rings. Place one onion ring on top of the potatoes.
6. Put a small piece of bacon on top of the onion.
7. Microwave the dish at 800 watts for 10 minutes. Sprinkle the prepared potatoes with lard with chopped dill and serve.

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